How to pronounce westbound
Say it like WEST-bownd. Westbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEST).
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- WEST
- bownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Westbound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bowndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of westbound
American and British speakers say westbound in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛstˌbaʊnd/ in the US and /ˈwɛstˌbaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEST-bownd.
What does westbound mean?
- Towards the west; in a westerly direction.“He was driving westbound on the George Washington Bridge.”
- Which is, or will be, moving towards the west.“Westbound traffic was blocked for miles.”
Where does westbound come from?
From west + -bound.
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Questions about saying westbound
How do you pronounce westbound?
Say WEST-bownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛstˌbaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈwɛstˌbaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in westbound?
Westbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEST). Broken into parts: WEST · bownd.
Do Americans and Brits say westbound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛstˌbaʊnd/ and the British form is /ˈwɛstˌbaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.